March 18, 2015 – Has opposing counsel ever threatened to file a disciplinary complaint against you to gain an advantage in a civil case? While such threats are not expressly prohibited, a lawyer considering making such a threat should carefully consider the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Feb. 18, 2015 – The new Wisconsin Trust Code allows for the appointment of a Trust Protector, who can provide valuable estate planning opportunities. In this article, Milwaukee attorney Terry Campbell explains why lawyers should use caution before taking the role as Trust Protector.

Feb. 18, 2015 – It can happen to any lawyer: a client who fails to respond to any attempt at contact or communication. Is the lawyer required, then, to withdraw from the case according to the Rules of Professional Conduct?

Feb. 4, 2015 – A petition that will be filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court recommends changes to Wisconsin’s attorney ethics rules to address lawyers’ use of technology, outsourcing, and other changes affecting modern-day law practice.

Jan. 21, 2015 – This months’ Ethical Dilemmas explores whether a non-disparagement clause in a proposed agreement in a sexual harassment case violate a lawyer’s right to practice as guaranteed by the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Dec. 17, 2014 – This month’s Ethical Dilemmas question offers guidance the types of solicitation activities prohibited as “real-time electronic contact.” While there is not year a clear answer, Wisconsin lawyers relying on guidance from other jurisdictions may assume that email and text messages, when otherwise in compliance with the Rules, are not prohibited methods of solicitation.

Dec. 3, 2014 – Wisconsin lawyers who are considering participating in an Internet-based lead generation service must comply with ethics rules on advertising. In this article, Assistant Ethics Counsel Aviva Kaiser explains considerations for compliance in this gray area.

Nov. 19, 2014 – This month’s Ethical Dilemmas question offers guidance on whether a lawyer can include in an engagement letter a provision that delegates authority to settle to the lawyer or requires the lawyer’s consent before settling a matter.

Aug. 22, 2014 – Attorney Anthony Gray, featured speaker at the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Health, Labor and Employment (HLE) Law Institute yesteday, had a few ideas about tackling ethical dilemmas, which attorneys face on a daily basis.

July 2, 2014 – Contemplating closing your law practice? What will you do about your current clients, trust accounts, closed files, electronic equipment, and malpractice insurance? In this article, State Bar Assistant Ethics Counsel Aviva Kaiser provides some guidance.

April 16, 2014 – Do you think movies exemplify unethical conduct? Is your firm prepared for a natural or digital disaster? The next State Bar Practice411™ Breakfast & Business: Eggs, Ethics, and Answers series on May 23 in Madison focuses on these issues.

March 19, 2014 – Conflicts may arise for lawyers acting in a dual capacity, including those serving as directors for client organizations. In this video, State Bar ethics advisors Tim Pierce and Aviva Kaiser explain that a lawyer’s role as a director may limit the lawyer’s ability to fully represent the client in future legal matters.

March 5, 2014 – The State Bar Practice411™ Breakfast & Business: Eggs, Ethics, and Answers program, in Eau Claire on April 4, focuses on what should lawyers know about computer security, backups, and metadata to protect their clients and alternative fee arrangements.

Feb. 5, 2014 – The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a petition that would allow the Office of Lawyer Regulation to publicly disclose when an attorney is being formally investigated for misconduct. One attorney says the petition could ensnare innocent lawyers.

Jan. 15, 2014 – Ethical dilemmas affect every lawyer’s practice. This series of questions and answers appears each month in InsideTrack. The answers, offered by State Bar’s Ethics Counsel Timothy Pierce and assistant ethics counsel Aviva Kaiser, are intended to provide guidance only and are not legal authority. Each situation will depend on the facts and circumstances involved.

Dec. 4, 2013 – The State Bar Practice411™ Breakfast & Business: Eggs, Ethics, and Answers series begins its annual trek across the state in Appleton this month. Future stops include Milwaukee, West Bend, Eau Claire, and Madison. The first seminar focuses on alternative fee arrangements and billing options, limited-scope representation, and virtual law practice trends.

Nov. 20, 2013 – Is it ethical for me to tell Wisconsin clients that I am “of counsel” to an out-of-state law firm when I have no relationship with the law firm other than the few Wisconsin matters? Ethical dilemmas affect every lawyer’s practice. This series of questions and answers appears each month in InsideTrack.

Nov. 6, 2013 – The State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® fall ethics series offers an interesting variety of ethics programs. Register for as many of these one-credit and 1.5-credit ethics seminars as you need to satisfy your ethics requirement.

Oct. 16, 2013 – Ethical dilemmas affect every lawyer’s practice. This series of questions and answers appears regularly in InsideTrack. The answers, offered by the State Bar’s ethics counsel Timothy Pierce and assistant ethics counsel Aviva Kaiser, provide guidance only and are not legal authority. Each situation will depend on the facts and circumstances involved.

Sept. 18, 2013 – Ethical dilemmas affect every lawyer’s practice. This series of questions and answers appears regularly in InsideTrack. The answers, offered by the State Bar’s ethics counsel Timothy Pierce and assistant ethics counsel Aviva Kaiser, provide guidance only and are not legal authority. Each situation will depend on the facts and circumstances involved.

Sept. 4, 2013 – Use social media to build your practice – learn the habits and systems that help avoid malpractice claims – explore limited-scope representation – blueprint your success. These are just a few of the ideas and techniques covered in six plenary sessions at in the eighth annual State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference from Oct. 24 to 26 in Wisconsin Dells.